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Coronavirus: NZC providing regular updates to all including IPL-bound players

Coronavirus: NZC providing regular updates to all including IPL-bound players

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In India, 29 positive cases have been reported so far, including 16 Italian tourists. New Zealand Cricket said that the cricket board is in constant touch with the country's health, foreign affairs and sports ministry to get regular updates which will ensure health safety for its players.

BCCI to release 14k tickets for Indo-Pak World Cup match

BCCI to release 14k tickets for Indo-Pak World Cup match

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

"The sale of tickets for the match will commence from 12 PM IST onwards on October 8th, 2023. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting the official ticketing website," the statement added.

New Zealand recall fit-again trio for Champions Trophy

New Zealand recall fit-again trio for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

McClenaghan and Milne last featured in the 50-over format for New Zealand in early 2016 and missed a majority of last year's fixtures through injuries.

Injured Bond returning home

Injured Bond returning home

Rediff.com14 May 2003

The Kiwi quick strained his lower back while bowling during a one-day match against Pakistan on Sunday.

Is BCCI not bothered about women's cricket?

Is BCCI not bothered about women's cricket?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Top Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy expressed disappointment at the cancellation of the Indian women's team's proposed tour of England owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indian women's team was originally slated to play a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is against England in June which got postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. But the UK sojourn was called off earlier this week.

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) have signed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars players for the inaugural season of the MLC, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Focus on India's Gen Next in New Zealand warm-up match

Focus on India's Gen Next in New Zealand warm-up match

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Youngsters including Shreyas Iyer, Karun Nair, keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, teen sensation Prithvi Shaw will be keen to make a mark and impress the national selectors during Tuesday's One-Day warm-up against New Zealand in Mumbai.

Bad weather in Multan forces Pakistan to move Test venue

Bad weather in Multan forces Pakistan to move Test venue

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Test venue moved from Multan to Karachi due to 'deteriorating' weather conditions

Cricket's new normal faces acid test after shutdown

Cricket's new normal faces acid test after shutdown

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

International cricket will gingerly ease out of a 117-day shutdown in Southampton next week but the scars of the COVID-19 pandemic will be clearly evident at the Ageas Bowl. An encounter between the fourth and eighth ranked teams in Test cricket is hardly a pinnacle but England's series against West Indies could offer a glimpse into a future where the game plods on under the shadow of the new coronavirus.

Bond to step down as NZ bowling coach after World Cup

Bond to step down as NZ bowling coach after World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

New Zealand bowling coach Shane Bond will step down after the World Cup, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Teammates have advised Babar Azam not to step down: PCB sources

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

ICC said that Pakistan had signed a participation agreement to compete in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup this year in October-November.

Will Pakistan lose Naseem Shah before the World Cup?

Will Pakistan lose Naseem Shah before the World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Uncertainty shrouds Naseem Shah's availability for Pakistan's World Cup opening matches

CA bring Harris, Haddin on board as coaching staff

CA bring Harris, Haddin on board as coaching staff

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and fast bowler Ryan Harris will join the team's coaching staff for the tour of New Zealand in January, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Subject to visa, the team will now leave for Hyderabad from Lahore in the wee hours of September 27 and reach Hyderabad via Dubai in the night.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan batsman Shehzad's doping ban extended

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan batsman Shehzad's doping ban extended

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The PCB banned Shehzad for violating anti-doping regulations after he tested positive for a prohibited substance in May and his suspension was scheduled to end on November 10.

Former Oz PM Howard in line for ICC post

Former Oz PM Howard in line for ICC post

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Former Australia Prime Minister John Howard has been nominated by the Australian and New Zealand boards to serve as International Cricket Council (ICC) president from 2012.

Former NZ batsman Vincent gets life ban after match-fixing confession

Former NZ batsman Vincent gets life ban after match-fixing confession

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a life ban on disgraced former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent on Tuesday, just hours after the player admitted he was a "cheat" and had shamed his country and the sport by fixing matches.

Blow for Punjab Kings! Bairstow out of IPL 2023

Blow for Punjab Kings! Bairstow out of IPL 2023

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Punjab Kings' Jonny Bairstow will miss the entire IPL 2023 as the England and Wales Cricket Board refused to grant him the No Objection Certificate.

'A part of cricket died today'

'A part of cricket died today'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

From Australian captain Michael Clarke to other big names, tributes flew in for former Australian cricket captain and commentator Richie Benaud, who died of skin cancer late on Thursday aged 84. Here are some reactions...

Former NZ batsman Vincent confirms match-fixing probe

Former NZ batsman Vincent confirms match-fixing probe

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Batsman Lou Vincent has confirmed he is one of three former New Zealand players under investigation by the International Cricket Council for alleged match-fixing.

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

Rediff.com11 May 2023

While the lack of information, which is unusual for a major sporting event, might be annoying for fans planning to travel to India

Another shake-up in PCB: Afridi is interim PCB selection committee boss

Another shake-up in PCB: Afridi is interim PCB selection committee boss

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Afridi's appointment comes in the build-up to New Zealand's two-Test tour of Pakistan, beginning on Monday.

After Kohli's comment, Australia gears up for D/N Test

After Kohli's comment, Australia gears up for D/N Test

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

It is understood that both the BCCI and Cricket Australia are on same page as far as playing one Day/Night Test in Australia is concerned.

Anderson's rejection: Another setback for ICC

Anderson's rejection: Another setback for ICC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

The International Cricket Council on Saturday received another setback in its search of a new Vice President as New Zealand administrator John Anderson has refused to take up the job.

Historic! South Africa finally banish semi-final jinx!

Historic! South Africa finally banish semi-final jinx!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A clinical South Africa skittled Afghanistan for 56 on their way to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final.

India to host New Zealand, England this year

India to host New Zealand, England this year

Rediff.com22 May 2012

India will host three international cricket series between August 2012 to March next year, involving 10 Tests, five one-dayers and four Twenty20 Internationals, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Tuesday.

RCB players, staff set off for home

RCB players, staff set off for home

Rediff.com6 May 2021

RCB skipper Virat Kohli reached Mumbai on Tuesday, the day IPL-14 was indefinitely suspended due to multiple COVID cases in its bio-bubble.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

The next big step in women's cricket...

The next big step in women's cricket...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Australian captain Meg Lanning believes starting an Indian Premier League will be the next 'big step' in women's cricket.

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Who will win the BCCI media rights? Star or Sony?

PCB appoints Saqlain Mushtaq as high performance coach

PCB appoints Saqlain Mushtaq as high performance coach

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Saqlain Mushtaq has previously worked as a spin bowling coach with Bangladesh, West Indies and England, apart from serving as a consultant for PCB, Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket.

Women's T20 cricket included in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Women's T20 cricket included in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Cricket's last appearance at the Games was at Kuala Lumpur in 1998, when a South African team featuring Jacques Kallis won the men's 50-over competition.

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Explosive all-rounder Ben Stokes and relentless run accumulator Steve Smith could not be more different in their approaches to the game but both roared back from personally adversity to bestride an extraordinary cricketing year. Virat Kohli and his men top the confused and confusing World Test Championship table with seven wins in as many matches, including their first pink-ball Test against Bangladesh last month. That victory marked their 12th consecutive Test series win at home.

Sri Lankan Board approaches Moody

Sri Lankan Board approaches Moody

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Talks are underway with the Australian to take over the job held by John Dyson, whose term ended last month.

Shades of '92 after Pakistan down New Zealand

Shades of '92 after Pakistan down New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'We have the belief that we will win our next two games and then look ahead'

Cricket Buzz: Jones replaces Rajput as Afghanistan head coach

Cricket Buzz: Jones replaces Rajput as Afghanistan head coach

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Afghanistan were granted Test status in June by the International Cricket Council, putting them in an elite group of 12 sides permitted to compete in the longest form of the game.

Bangladesh coach Domingo resigns after Test series loss to India

Bangladesh coach Domingo resigns after Test series loss to India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Under Domingo's tutelage, Bangladesh won T20I series against Australia and New Zealand at home

County cricket players take pay cuts, waive prize money amid shutdown

County cricket players take pay cuts, waive prize money amid shutdown

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

England's county cricketers will forgo 1 million pounds ($1.24 million) in prize money and take pay cuts in April and May to help protect the domestic game during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) has said. England's centrally contracted men's players have already donated an initial 500,000 pounds to the ECB and selected good causes,

How NZ fought hard to secure historic win in Wellington

How NZ fought hard to secure historic win in Wellington

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

We had to fight really hard to reverse momentum, says Kane Williamson